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Home  >  World  > South America  > Colombia

Accommodation

HOTELS: It is advisable to choose hotels recommended by the official Colombian Hotel Organisation, COTELCO, Carrera Seven, no. 60-92, Santa Fe de Bogotá (tel: (1) 310 3617 or 3640 or 6835 or 6561; fax: (1) 310 3509; e-mail: cotelco@cotelco.org; website: www.cotelco.org). Two tariffs are levied: ‘European tariff’ from May to November, and ‘American tariff’ from December to April, which is much higher. It is advisable to make reservations well in advance. There are several hotels and residencias on the island of San Andrés, and one on Providencia. Prices rise on average ten per cent a year; visitors are advised to check current prices when making reservations. A five per cent tax is added to all hotel bills throughout the country. Grading: There is a star grading system similar to that operating in Europe.

CAMPING/CARAVANNING: Camping is possible in Colombia, although there are very few official camping areas. Two of the better campsites in the country are Camping del Sol and Camping de Covenas.


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